* IDMEC, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal ** DEQ/ICEMS, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049001 Lisboa, Portugal. *** Department of Engineering Design and Production, School of Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 1420, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland **** Faculdade de Engenharia da universidade do P...

Magnesium alloys are receiving increasing attention as a structural material in vehicles to reduce weight and increase fuel economy. Understanding the formability of lightweight alloys is one key to their successful introduction in vehicles. We present results of X-Ray diffraction and electron back-scatter diffraction texture measurements in as-cast and uniaxially compressed AZ31 for a variety ...

Structured surfaces exhibit functional properties that can enhance the performance of a bioimplant in terms of biocompatibility, adhesion, or corrosion behavior. In order to tailor the surface property, chemical and physical methods can be used in a sequence of many steps. On the other hand, laser surface processing can provide a single step solution to achieve the designated surface function w...

Experiments were conducted on a magnesium AZ31 alloy to evaluate the role of cavitation in high temperature superplasticity. Samples were processed by equal-channel angular pressing (ECAP) and then pulled to failure in tension at a temperature of 623K. Similar tests were also conducted on the as-received alloy. The results show the development of significant internal cavitation in this alloy wh...

The paper presents an investigation on the effect of process variables and material condition on forgeability of magnesium wrought alloys of Mg-Al-Zn group, AZ31, AZ61 and AZ91. The experimental work includes studies of forging capabilities of the alloys in closed-die forging at hot and warm-working temperatures. Forging tests are performed for material both in as-cast and asworked condition, f...